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DEEP CUTS Episode 43: What Authors Wish They Knew Before Publishing
Think once you get picked up by a publisher, your days of scrapping are over? Oh, sweet summer child, that’s not how any of this works. We asked a few...
DEEP CUTS Episode 43: What Authors Wish They Knew Before Publishing
Think once you get picked up by a publisher, your days of scrapping are over? Oh, sweet summer child, that’s not how any of this works. We asked a few...

DEEP CUTS Episode 42: Random Questions from the Junkies
We were all set to talk about things Scott wished he knew before he got published, but the universe (and the internet) had different plans for us. If you ever...
DEEP CUTS Episode 42: Random Questions from the Junkies
We were all set to talk about things Scott wished he knew before he got published, but the universe (and the internet) had different plans for us. If you ever...

DEEP CUTS Episode 41: Listener-Supported Podcasting
Empty Set is moving to a new model: listener-supported podcasting. We’re committed to giving committed fans the complete experience. Scott, A, and the live-stream audience chat about ad-supported, freemium listener-supported...
DEEP CUTS Episode 41: Listener-Supported Podcasting
Empty Set is moving to a new model: listener-supported podcasting. We’re committed to giving committed fans the complete experience. Scott, A, and the live-stream audience chat about ad-supported, freemium listener-supported...

DEEP CUTS Episode 40: Tips for Creating Strong Dialogue
Ever wonder why that scene of Michael and Fredo gets you every time you watch Godfather 2? It’s the dialogue. It’s so strong, so powerful, so invisible. Scott and A...
DEEP CUTS Episode 40: Tips for Creating Strong Dialogue
Ever wonder why that scene of Michael and Fredo gets you every time you watch Godfather 2? It’s the dialogue. It’s so strong, so powerful, so invisible. Scott and A...

DEEP CUTS Episode 39: Scott’s Favorite Books & Stories Growing Up
Scott creates stories people love, but which stories did he love when he was a kid? A & Scott talk about the books, movies, and experiences that continue to influence...
DEEP CUTS Episode 39: Scott’s Favorite Books & Stories Growing Up
Scott creates stories people love, but which stories did he love when he was a kid? A & Scott talk about the books, movies, and experiences that continue to influence...

DEEP CUTS Episode 38: Information Sharing in Storytelling
On this week’s episode, Scott and A talk about how storytellers deftly share important information, and how exposition sometimes goes wrong. Scott talks about his tools and tips to keep...
DEEP CUTS Episode 38: Information Sharing in Storytelling
On this week’s episode, Scott and A talk about how storytellers deftly share important information, and how exposition sometimes goes wrong. Scott talks about his tools and tips to keep...

DEEP CUTS Episode 37: Scott’s Characters Ask Scott Questions
Oh, what fresh hell is this? Scott’s fans sent in questions for Scott’s characters to ask Scott. Things absolutely got nuts; no Perry pun intended.
DEEP CUTS Episode 37: Scott’s Characters Ask Scott Questions
Oh, what fresh hell is this? Scott’s fans sent in questions for Scott’s characters to ask Scott. Things absolutely got nuts; no Perry pun intended.

DEEP CUTS Episode 36: Emergency Preparedness
Twenty minutes' notice to evacuate due to a nearby emergency? That’s what happened at Empty Set last week due to wildfire. Scott & A talk about that experience, emergency preparedness,...
DEEP CUTS Episode 36: Emergency Preparedness
Twenty minutes' notice to evacuate due to a nearby emergency? That’s what happened at Empty Set last week due to wildfire. Scott & A talk about that experience, emergency preparedness,...

DEEP CUTS Episode 35: NFL Analogs for GFL Players
What NFL players this season best represent Galactic Football League players? Is there an analog for Becca the Wrecka and Quentin Barnes? We discuss our picks for all your favorites...
DEEP CUTS Episode 35: NFL Analogs for GFL Players
What NFL players this season best represent Galactic Football League players? Is there an analog for Becca the Wrecka and Quentin Barnes? We discuss our picks for all your favorites...